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There is a visa regime between Russia and Pakistan, with visa-free transit for a period of one day provided.
The number of visas issued to Russian citizens to visit Pakistan during the current year has increased sevenfold compared to last year.
Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niyaz Tirmizi noted the potential for increasing tourism exchange between the two countries.
MOSCOW, September 12 - RIA Novosti. The number of visas issued to Russian citizens to visit Pakistan during the current year has already increased sevenfold compared to last year, Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niyaz Tirmizi told RIA Novosti.
There is a visa regime between Russia and Pakistan, with visa-free transit for a period of one day provided.
“The number of visas issued to Russians has increased sevenfold this year compared to last year,” he said in an interview with the agency.
The ambassador stressed that Pakistan has a variety of beaches, mountains, historical sites, and “most importantly, our values are the same: we value hospitality, family and open hearts.”

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